Armed Forces Day

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Armed Forces Day

When : Third Saturday in May

This is simply a day to salute sharply to all of the men and women in all branches of the service who protect our country and you. They can be called upon at a moment's notice to perform a risky and perilous mission for freedom and country. They train diligently both physically and mentally so they will be prepared to prevail in any mission they face.

Just how did it all begin? Well, each branch of the military had their own day of celebration. But, on August 31, 1949 then Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of Armed Forces Day. President Harry Truman also announced the holiday in a presidential proclamation on February 20, 1950. All branches of the military were asked to celebrate on this day and they complied on the first Armed Forces Day which was held the following year on May 20, 1950.

I applaud all of the people who give of their life to protect us. WHether that is loss of life or service in their lifetime. We owe them more than a salute. I thank every person I see with a vets hat on.Our family is almost all females, they could not enlist back then, but my dad was a navy vet, cousin Steve too. Cousin Buddy army vet..

My family is heavily service related. Dad served in the army. Son - helicopter pilot, career army; son-in-law - navy reserve, former Marine. Son - former army reserve; brother-in-law - air force. 2 nephews - army, etc